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1956 Chevrolet

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Two Door Hardtop

Description

1956 was the second year of the "Tri-Five" Chevrolets which were completely
redesigned in 1955.

The 56 Chevy was again available in three models, the 150, the 210, and the
Bel Air. They came in four-door and two-door sedans (a B-pillar at the rear of
the front door), two door and four door coupes (no B-pillar), two-door
convertibles, or as four-door or two-door station wagons. The two-door Bel Air
station wagon was known as the Nomad.

A 235 cubic inch inline six-cylinder engine with 140 horsepower was standard.
The 265 cubic inch small block V-8 was upgraded to 170 horsepower, and could
also be had in 205 and 225 hp versions.

1956 Chevrolet Key Differences

Key differences of the 1956 Chevrolet include a full-width front grill,
unique tail lights, hood ornament, and different side chrome trim.

Similar Years

1955 - 1957 Chevrolets share the same basic design with slight body and
trim variations from year to year. Each year is distinct enough to be easily
identified.

How to Identify a 1956 Chevrolet

Overview

"Tri-Five" body style (1955 - 1957)

1956 Chevrolet Grill

Front grill is the full width of the car (1956)

1956 Chevrolet Tail Lights

Tail lights are specific to the 1956 model (1956)

1956 Chevrolet Signal light

Signal lights are set into the grill (1956)

Signal lights are rectangular (1956)

1956 Chevrolet Rear Fenders

Rear fenders and trim are unique to the 56 Chevy (1956)

Bel Air version shown

1956 Chevrolet Hood Ornament

Hood ornament is specific to the '56 Chevy, but the '55 is similar (1956)

1956 Chevrolet B-Pillar

B-pillar between the front and rear side windows on a two-door sedan (1955 - 1957)

1956 Chevrolet Coupe Hardtop

No B-pillar between the front and rear side windows on a two-door hardtop (1955 - 1957)

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